Subdivision - How Does It Work?
Land subdivision is a common legal procedure in real estate. In this post, you'll learn how land subdivision works.
Subdivision: How It Works from Start to Finish
Land subdivision involves dividing a larger plot of land (parcel) into smaller lots, creating or widening streets—basically, the process of urbanizing an area.
The 3 types (and why only one is worth it)
- Standard: All requirements have been met; you can sell and trade as usual. This is the only option you should consider.
- Irregular: approved by City Hall but never registered with the registry office—it has no legal effect.
- Unregistered: neither approved nor registered. The worst-case scenario.
The two phases of the process
1. Administrative phase (City Hall): approval of the project in accordance with the city’s Master Plan, which may also involve agencies such as INEA (environmental issues) or the Air Force (proximity to airports).
2. Registration phase (notary’s office): registration of the approved development plan in the property’s title, along with clearance certificates (for taxes, civil, and criminal cases) that prove the developer’s good standing.
Who should lead the project
A specialist attorney (to interpret municipal regulations) and an urban planner (to design within the permitted parameters) working together.
Are you going to subdivide a plot of land?
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